Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Man

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 643 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,066 GreenCitrus

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26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Man

Puma

3.82109 votes

Rank #16,493 CitrusOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire3/7

Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: Man
Community sentiment: Man
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: Man
Versatility: Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AireLoewe

ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 24%Had 58%Want 18%

Category winnerManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

24%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Japanese OrangeLemonMarigold

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPineappleJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Amber, Oakmoss and Cedar. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Casual 50%Work 29%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,066

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#16,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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Puma Man is an energetic, athletic eau de toilette built for quick morning routines. The citrus hits fast. A sharp flash of solvent gives way to tangy lemon and Japanese orange, accented by slightly bitter marigold. Within ten minutes, the citrus settles into a juicy heart of crisp watermelon, pineapple, and breezy ja…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aire or Man?

Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Man is rated 3.82/5 from 109 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Man?

Aire lasts longest (Aire 61/100, Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Man?

Aire projects furthest (Aire 54/100, Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Amber, Oakmoss and Cedar.

Is Aire or Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Man is the stronger pick. Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Man?

Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Man has top notes of Japanese Orange, Lemon and Marigold, heart notes of Watermelon, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.